Requirements - Online Progression Program

Have a minimum of 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning;

Are currently practicing in a clinical laboratory as a generalist in clinical laboratory science;

Have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale; and

Have successfully completed ( a grade of C or better) in the following minimum prerequisite requirements:

Prerequisite Courses

Number of Courses

Semester Hours

English Composition

2

6

General Chemistry with Lab

2

8

College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, or Higher Mathematics

1

3

Social or Behavioral Science1

2

6

Humanities and Fine Arts2

3

9

Microbiology with Lab

1

4

Biological Sciences3

3

12

Electives4

12

Total Prerequisites

60

1Social and Behavioral Sciences include courses such as anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology.

2Humanities and Fine Arts include courses such as art history, dance, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, or theater.

3Biological Sciences include courses such as general biology, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, embryology, and zoology. Science survey courses and science courses designed for non-majors are not acceptable for transfer credit.

4Electives should be selected from a broad range of academic courses which may include anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics, embryology, calculus, management, or computer applications.